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Printed Spandex Powernet Warp Knit Fabric from Japan

Elastic printed spandex powernet warp knit fabric with camouflage patterns for shapewear and compression garments. Falls under HTS 6005.39.0080 as other printed synthetic fiber warp knits.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Test elasticity and spandex content (typically 20-40%) to confirm synthetic classification without rayon blends

• Specify warp knit powernet construction in commercial invoice to differentiate from swimwear knits

• Avoid selling as sets with garments, risking principal use shift to apparel headings